HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8706.00 – Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705
HS code 8706.00 is the 6-digit subheading for chassis, fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705. It is used for truck chassis with engine, bus chassis with engine, passenger car chassis with engine, tractor chassis with engine and special purpose vehicle chassis with engine.
What HS 8706.00 covers
This HS code covers chassis that are already fitted with engines, specifically designed for the assembly of various motor vehicles falling under headings 8701 (tractors), 8702 (public-transport vehicles), 8703 (passenger cars), 8704 (goods transport vehicles), and 8705 (special purpose vehicles). These are foundational components in the automotive industry, allowing vehicle manufacturers to build complete vehicles by adding bodies, cabs, and other specialized equipment. Importers are typically vehicle assembly plants, coachbuilders, and specialized vehicle manufacturers in countries that may not have full-scale engine or chassis production capabilities but possess assembly expertise. Exporters are major automotive manufacturing nations with integrated production lines for engines and chassis. Key trade considerations include engine type and power, chassis load capacity, wheelbase, and compliance with vehicle safety and emission standards of the importing country. This trade facilitates localized vehicle production and customization.
- Covers
- Truck chassis with engine
- Bus chassis with engine
- Passenger car chassis with engine
- Tractor chassis with engine
- Special purpose vehicle chassis with engine
- Electric vehicle chassis with powertrain
- Heavy-duty commercial vehicle chassis
- Examples
- Daimler Truck chassis
- Volvo Bus chassis
- Scania chassis
- Ford F-Series chassis cab
- Isuzu N-Series chassis
Codes often confused with 8706.00
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 8707 (bodies for motor vehicles) as it specifically includes the engine, and from 8708 (parts and accessories) which covers individual components rather than a complete chassis with engine.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870600, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870600 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 7.3% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $582M 18% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $433M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $370M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$251M 7.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Argentina $200M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $175M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8706.00 3
Brazil splits HS 8706.00 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8706.00.10 Engine-fitted chassis for buses and coachesDos veículos da posição 87.02
- 8706.00.20 Engine-fitted chassis for tractors and dumpersDos veículos das subposições 8701.10, 8701.30, 8701.91 a 8701.95 ou 8704.10
- 8706.00.90 Other chassis fitted with enginesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8706.00
What is HS code 870600?
HS code 870600 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705. This HS code covers chassis that are already fitted with engines, specifically designed for the assembly of various motor vehicles falling under headings 8701 (tractors), 8702 (public-transport vehicles), 8703 (passenger cars), 8704 (goods transport vehicles), and 8705 (special purpose vehicles). These are foundational components in the automotive industry, allowing vehicle manufacturers to build complete vehicles by adding bodies, cabs, and other specialized equipment. Importers are typically vehicle assembly plants, coachbuilders, and specialized vehicle manufacturers in countries that may not have full-scale engine or chassis production capabilities but possess assembly expertise. Exporters are major automotive manufacturing nations with integrated production lines for engines and chassis. Key trade considerations include engine type and power, chassis load capacity, wheelbase, and compliance with vehicle safety and emission standards of the importing country. This trade facilitates localized vehicle production and customization.
What products fall under HS code 870600?
Truck chassis with engine, bus chassis with engine, passenger car chassis with engine, tractor chassis with engine, special purpose vehicle chassis with engine, electric vehicle chassis with powertrain, heavy-duty commercial vehicle chassis
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870600?
This code is distinct from 8707 (bodies for motor vehicles) as it specifically includes the engine, and from 8708 (parts and accessories) which covers individual components rather than a complete chassis with engine.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870600?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870600 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($582M, 18% of world exports), Sweden ($433M) and China ($370M). World exports came to about $3.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 870600?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870600 in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $251M, 7.3% of world imports), Argentina ($200M) and Egypt ($175M). World imports came to about $3.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 870600 structured?
HS code 870600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870600?
Brazil splits HS code 870600 into 3 NCM codes: 8706.00.10 (Engine-fitted chassis for buses and coaches), 8706.00.20 (Engine-fitted chassis for tractors and dumpers), 8706.00.90 (Other chassis fitted with engines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.